Hutto, TX vs Topeka, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 23.5). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $54,052). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hutto, TX | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#516) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 38,765 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,073 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $105,743 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | Even |
C
75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
Southwest
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C
73.5 Score
Topeka, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$198,385
Population
125,475
Crime
High
Median Income
$54,052
Midwest
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